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Light Music Songwriting Advice
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Light Music Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 28, 2024
Light music, also known as easy listening or middle of the road (MOR), is a genre of music characterized by its mellow, soothing, and c...
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How to Write Timba Lyrics
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How to Write Timba Lyrics

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
Timba is loud, messy, proud, and will make your chest rattle in a good way. If you want to write lyrics that sit on top of those crazy ...
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Pat Benatar, Artist Main at VH1 Contact Details
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Pat Benatar, Artist Main at VH1 Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
August 20, 2024
Introduction As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Pat Benatar's team at VH1 can be a crucial step in advanc...
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How to Write Raggatek Songs
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How to Write Raggatek Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want a track that slams at 170 beats per minute and makes the crowd answer back like you cast a spell. Raggatek is the rude cousin ...
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Gospel Music Agents and Managers
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Gospel Music Agents and Managers

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
March 26, 2025
Ever wonder how some of your favorite gospel superstars seem to have the Midas touch when it comes to turning heartfelt lyrics into cha...
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Gabrielle Graham, A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records Contact Details
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Gabrielle Graham, A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
January 2, 2025
Gabrielle Graham is an A&R Coordinator at Interscope Records, one of the most prominent record labels in the music industry. As an ...
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Jody Klein, VP/GM at CLEOPATRA RECORDS Contact Details
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Jody Klein, VP/GM at CLEOPATRA RECORDS Contact Details

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
December 6, 2024
As a musician, getting in touch with industry professionals like Jody Klein, VP/GM at Cleopatra Records, can be a game-changer for your...
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How to Write Drumstep Songs
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How to Write Drumstep Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
October 31, 2025
You want a track that slams in a nightclub and still gets love from bored guitarists on the subway. You want a halftime groove that fee...
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How to Write Garage Punk Songs
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How to Write Garage Punk Songs

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
November 1, 2025
You want a song that hits like a beer can to the forehead in a parking lot and still makes people sing in the shower the next morning. ...
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Alternative Country Songwriting Advice
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Alternative Country Songwriting Advice

Posted by author-avatar Toni Mercia
July 23, 2024
Alternative country, also known as alt-country, is a subgenre of country music that emerged in the 1990s as a reaction to the slick, po...
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